Prescribed 1 Peacemaking and Peacekeeping, International Relations 1918-36
Document paper on Peacekeeping, peacekeeping- international relations 1918-1936 (1) (a) Why, according to Source A, had the Allied statesmen been unwise in their treatment of Germany? (2 marks)
In the extract from Guilt at Versailles, Antony Lentin states that the Allied statesmen did not create the Treaty of Versailles to conciliate or destroy Germany. Instead, the Treaty left Germany bitter, resentful, in want of revenge and a potential enemy in the future. (b) What message is conveyed by Source E? (3 marks)
Source E conveys the message that Germany has been mistreated through the Treaty of Versailles. * The caption reads “… do you want your pockets turned out before or after death?” suggesting that not only is Germany going to die, but also its assets will be taken away. * Wilson is portrayed as a hypocrite since he speaks of self-determination while cutting Germany with the guillotine. According to Wilson self-determination is the principal that countries should be established according to the wishes of the peoples concern. However this was totally ignored by the peacekeeper, since they were just trying to weaken Germany that becoming a dominant power in Europe would be impossible. * Wilson, Lloyd George, and Clemenceau all dressed in black symbolize the executioners while Germany is portrayed as defenseless by the tied hands. Germany is shown defenseless because they had been forced to accept the terms of the Treaty of Versailles that did not consider the German’s wishes. * The “Big Three” are portrayed as united in revenge and hate against Germany.
(2) Compare and contrast the views expressed about the Treaty of Versailles in Sources B and D. (6 marks)
Similarities:
Source B and D states that Germany was critical of the treaty and that critical of how Germany was forced (dictated) to sign the treaty. Source B also states that Germany had to accept the war guilt clause under humiliating circumstances which
In the extract from Guilt at Versailles, Antony Lentin states that the Allied statesmen did not create the Treaty of Versailles to conciliate or destroy Germany. Instead, the Treaty left Germany bitter, resentful, in want of revenge and a potential enemy in the future. (b) What message is conveyed by Source E? (3 marks)
Source E conveys the message that Germany has been mistreated through the Treaty of Versailles. * The caption reads “… do you want your pockets turned out before or after death?” suggesting that not only is Germany going to die, but also its assets will be taken away. * Wilson is portrayed as a hypocrite since he speaks of self-determination while cutting Germany with the guillotine. According to Wilson self-determination is the principal that countries should be established according to the wishes of the peoples concern. However this was totally ignored by the peacekeeper, since they were just trying to weaken Germany that becoming a dominant power in Europe would be impossible. * Wilson, Lloyd George, and Clemenceau all dressed in black symbolize the executioners while Germany is portrayed as defenseless by the tied hands. Germany is shown defenseless because they had been forced to accept the terms of the Treaty of Versailles that did not consider the German’s wishes. * The “Big Three” are portrayed as united in revenge and hate against Germany.
(2) Compare and contrast the views expressed about the Treaty of Versailles in Sources B and D. (6 marks)
Similarities:
Source B and D states that Germany was critical of the treaty and that critical of how Germany was forced (dictated) to sign the treaty. Source B also states that Germany had to accept the war guilt clause under humiliating circumstances which
Cited: Fueller, Richard. "The Treaty of Versailles - 28th June 1919." rpfuller.com. N.p., 3 June 2010. Web. 21 Nov. 2012. <http://www.rpfuller.com/gcse/history/2.html>. "The Treaty of Versailles." History Learning Site. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Nov. 2012. <http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/treaty_of_versailles.htm>.